Selecting a Headstone: 5 Things You Need to Know
Purchasing a headstone for your loved one’s gravesite in Boonville is a dauting task. Click here as Eversole Mortuary shares tips to make this process easier.
If you are talking to funeral homes in Boonville, CA about funeral about arrangements for your loved one, something you will need to purchase is a headstone for their gravesite. This can be a very overwhelming process because this headstone is not only a big purchase, but will act as a tribute to your loved one for generations. Additionally, you not only have to select the material, color, design, etc., of the marker, but there may be cemetery restrictions and regulations you need to take into consideration.
To help make the process a little easier, we have put a list together of five things that many times people overlook or forget to ask.
1. Obtain Copy of Cemetery Rules and Regulations
Many cemeteries have restrictions and policies on the size and color of headstones they allow, while others may restrict certain materials the marker can be constructed from. Due to this, it is important before you even start shopping for the headstone that you check with the cemetery to get a clear understanding of what is (and what isn’t) allowed in the cemetery.
2. Documents You Will Need
When purchasing the headstone, there are certain documents you will most typically need. Having these papers all together and ready to go can help streamline the overall process for you. The documents you will need can include:
- Photo Release Forms
- Setting forms
- Concrete border release forms
- Marker authorization form
3. Does the Headstone Come with a Warranty?
One question many people may not think to ask is if the headstone comes with a warranty. This is important to know as headstones can be quite costly and you want to ensure they are covered and protected from damage. Many times these warranties will cover manufactures defects, workmanship, or other issues. Make sure you fully understand the warranty as well as get it in writing.
4. Is There a Setting Fee?
Other than the price of the headstone, there may be a setting fee. These fees can also be called a placement fee and cover things such as the placement of the marker, maintenance of the grounds, the marker’s foundation, and perpetual care. The cost of this service can vary greatly from cemetery to cemetery even if they are in the same city or county. For an accurate cost, always check with the specific cemetery you will be using.
5. How Long Will the Production Take to Complete?
The timeframe it takes for a grave marker to be completed normally falls in the 3-4 week range. However, this can vary greatly depending on the materials used, the design as well as any extra customizations you are wanting to include. If you are wanting the marker by a certain date, always let the provider know that ahead of time so that they can let you know if that is something they can do.
Selecting a headstone is just one of the things you will need to do when taking to funeral homes in Boonville, CA. Although the purchasing of the headstone can seem overwhelming, just keep these things in mind and the process can run much more smoothly.
